All American Entertainment Named to Inc. Best Workplaces in 2022. Read more
Fee Range:Please Contact
Availability:Please contact
Years Active: 1963–Currently still active
Genre:reggae
1.1MScrobbles
160.7KListeners

The Ethiopians are a reggae, rocksteady, and ska vocalgroup, founded by Leonard Dillon, Stephen Taylor and Aston Morris, that started recording for Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd in 1966. Leonard Dillon had previously released some mento songs under the name Jack Sparrow.

Around late 1966 Aston Morris left the Ethiopians.Having left Coxsone the Ethiopians started recording at Dynamic Studios for the W.I.R.L. label releasing one of the all-time ska classics, the exhuberant 'Train to Skaville', which was their first success.

In 1968 they recorded the song Everything Crash, their first big hit and a cry of criticism on the political situation in Jamaica at the time (water rationing and power cuts had been introduced leading to unrest, 31 people were shot by the police).

Everything Crash was later covered by Prince Buster. 'The Whip' is another of their enduring songs from that period.In 1969 they released the album Reggae Power and in 1970 the album Woman a Capture Man.

In the period '70 - '75 the Ethiopians switched from producer to producer releasing several great songs like, no baptism, pirate and good ambition. In 1975 Stephen Taylor died in a car crash, Leonard Dillon continued to tour as the Ethiopian.

In 1991 he recorded the album "On The Road Again".There is also another band under the name as "ETHIOPIANS." They are a lo-fi band with a mix of garage rock and surf creating a unique atmospheric sound.

Members of ETHIOPIANS are Marty Brass and Paul Ryan.

The Ethiopians performs reggae music and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, or other music performances. The estimated booking fee range to book The Ethiopians for your event, Please Contact. The Ethiopians has more than 160.7K listeners worldwide and really knows how to entertain your audience. Similar artists are  The Pioneers, The Tennors, The Paragons, Dandy Livingstone . Contact AAE Music agency for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling The Ethiopians for an upcoming event.

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of popular musicians and bands to consider for performances at corporate events, fundraising galas, or university events. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any artist or celebrity on this site. AAE Music is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent, and wish to request removal from this catalog or report an issue with your profile, please click here.

The 2022 Speaking Industry Benchmark Report
This is a standard notification.

Report an issue with my profile

Please use this form to report an issue with your artist profile or to request removal from our online catalog.

Leave your message and contact information below. We will send you a confirmation message or reach out if we have questions.

    Please update my profile
    Please delete my profile